The very first PazFest, held 10 years ago, attracted more than 400 people, and more than 50 musicians participated. On September 2-6, PazFest returns with a tribute to Joni Mitchell in efforts to raise money for the Ruth Paz Foundation, which is committed to making adequate health care available to those who can’t receive health care through the efforts of their family.

Michael Paz, president of the foundation and son of Ruth Paz, along with Amtrak is sponsoring PazFest II, which returns t...